German word

Parfüm

Pronunciation

IPA/paɐ̯ˈfyːm/

Meaning

  • neuter nounperfume

Example

Der Duft des Parfüms ist stark.

The perfume has a strong scent.

Illustration for Parfüm (perfume)

More examples

Er sprühte Parfüm auf sein Handgelenk.

He sprayed perfume on his wrist.

Core concept

An intense fragrance composition in alcohol, used as a deliberate scent on the body or in a space.

Common phrases

  • ein neues Parfüm ausprobieren

    try a new perfume

  • Parfüm aufsprühen

    spray on perfume

  • ein Parfüm verschenken

    give perfume as a gift

Similar words

Duft: A smell naturally given off by a person or thing.
Eau de Cologne: A light, short-lasting fragrance product.

Definition in German

Eine hochkonzentrierte Duftkomposition in Alkohol, die zur persönlichen oder räumlichen Beduftung dient.

Word origin

Parfüm entered German from French parfum and ultimately traces back to the Latin expression per fumum, "through smoke."

Usage tips

  • Duft is the broader German word for a scent, while Parfüm usually refers to a prepared fragrance product.

Opposites

  • Geruchlosigkeitodorlessnessnoun

Related words

  • Parfümflakonperfume bottlenoun
  • Parfümherstellerperfume manufacturernoun
  • parfümiertperfumedadjective

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